Curated OER
King Tutankhamun: Was It Murder?
Learners complete a WebQuest in which they research ancient Egypt and King Tutankhamun. They determine the difference between historical fact and interpretation before using their research to develop an essay or PowerPoint.
Curated OER
King Tutankhamun
Using the King Tutankhamun exhibition as the topic for this 12 question activity, learners change sentences from the declarative to interrogative forms. Students would need to given information about King Tutankhamun in order to complete...
Core Knowledge Foundation
Early World Civilizations Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology
Ancient world civilizations are the focus of a read-aloud anthology. First graders explore the early world of Mesopotamia, Babylon, the sphinx, and pyramids, get to know people of the Nile, Hatshepsut, and Tutankhamun, and examine world...
Curated OER
Who Wants to be a Millionaire: Ancient Egypt
"Who was the most famous Egyptian?" "What were pyramids used for?" These are two of the great review questions you'll find in this fun, ancient Egypt review game. Kids will use their knowledge of Egypt's past to win the game.
Tutankhamun
Pharaohs, Pyramids and the World of the Gods
Your young historians will learn all about the pharaohs, pyramids, and gods of ancient Egypt with these informational text worksheets, each of which are accompanied by hands-on, follow-up activities.
Tide Global Learning
Drama Activities: Role Play
Young actors willingly suspend their disbelief as they improvise a scenario in which they are workers at a clothing factory and must decide their attitude toward the actions of co-worker Rosa Parks.
Curated OER
King Tut's Tomb
Young scholars become familiar with the period in Egyptian history that King Tut lived in and explore the culture of that time period. They visualize their lives when they were 9 and imagine having the responsibility of running their own...
National First Ladies' Library
King Tut and All That
Students study the field of Egyptology and archeology. They create an artifact for posterity and create a special edition that tells the story in words, maps, and pictures. They create a storyboard for a "comic book" edition of the story.
Curated OER
The Hidden History of Egypt
Students explore daily life in ancient Egypt. In this ancient civilizations activity, students research Internet and print sources regarding aspects of daily life in ancient Egypt. Students compose fictitious journals based on their...
Curated OER
Alexander the Great
In this Alexander the Great worksheet, learners answer multiple choice questions about Alexander the Great and the time he lived. Students answer 12 questions total.
Curated OER
Ancient Egypt: Domestic Life: Bartering
In this ancient Egypt worksheet, students read about bartering in the marketplace. Students find the value of 4 items and draw the things you could barter them for.
Curated OER
Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #44
In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 4 multiple choice questions covering a variety of topics. Page contains answer and additional resources link.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: King Tutankhamun's Tomb
Article reports on the probability of a hidden chamber inside King Tutankhamun's Tomb, and who might be buried there.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Tutankhamun's Tomb (Innermost Coffin and Death Mask)
Tutankhamun's nearly intact tomb held a wealth of objects that give us unique insights into this period of ancient Egyptian history. Read about the discovery of his tomb and view pictures of the contents in this article.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Tutankhamun
Wikipedia, an open-source encyclopedia, offers a detailed overview of the life, death, and discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian Biography for Kids: Tutankhamun
Kids learn about the biography of Tutankhamun of Ancient Egypt. The pharaoh and boy king famous for the treasures of his tomb.
Other
Cmc: Mysteries of Egypt: Tutankhamun
Site provides extensive information about King Tut, the boy king. Content includes a focus on King Tut's life and times, the cause of his death, his funeral, his tomb, his treasure, and the Mummy's Curse. Numerous photographs and a...
The Field Museum
Field Museum: Exhibits: Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
Take a tour of the King Tut Exhibition without leaving your classroom. Learn how King Tut lived from before he became a pharaoh up until his death. You can also explore his tomb.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: The Tomb of Tutankhamun for Kids
History Questions: The Tomb of Tutankhamun Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
The Field Museum
Field Museum: Exhibits: Tutankhamun: Exploring an Ancient [Mastaba] Tomb
Part of a larger exhibit about Tutankhamun, this resource lets you view details of the reconstructed mastaba of Unis-Ankh, the son of an early pharaoh.
Curated OER
Oriental Institute: The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun
In 1923, the tomb of King Tut was finally unsealed by the British excavation team led by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon. This exhibit from the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago offers an image gallery of photographs taken...
Other
Guardian's Egypt: Tutankhamun Facial Reconstruction
Presents the latest computer-generated pictures of King Tut (2005). These pictures are based on findings sponsored in part by the National Geographic Society.
Other
Guardian's Egypt: Tutankhamun Cat Scan Results
Discusses the findings of a CAT scan done on the mummy of King Tut. Using evidence from the scan, scientists have ruled out the possibility that King Tut was murdered.
BBC
Bbc History: Ancient History: Egyptians: Treasures of Tutankhamun Gallery
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...